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Human-made iron inputs to the Southern Ocean ten times higher than previously estimated

A recent study led by Nagoya University found that human-made iron in the Southern Ocean may be up to ten times higher than previously thought, with a 60% contribution from fossil fuel combustion. This could lead to decreased photosynthesis and increased CO2 levels, exacerbating global warming.

SourceNagoya University·Journalnpj Climate and Atmospheric Science·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMay 22, 2022
Apple iPhone 17 Pro

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Mars’ emitted energy and seasonal energy imbalance

Researchers found that Mars' extreme energy budget imbalance can contribute to dust storms. The team analyzed four years of data from NASA missions and found a correlation between the planet's orbits and temperatures, suggesting that the energy excess may be one of the generating mechanisms of Mars' dust storms.

SourceUniversity of Houston·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateMay 16, 2022

Algae reveal clues about climate changes over millions of years

Researchers at the University of Göttingen discovered an unknown group of marine eustigmatophyte algae that produces distinctive lipids, allowing for the reconstruction of summer sea surface temperatures. The Long chain Diol Index provides a novel climate proxy based on these lipids.

SourceUniversity of Göttingen·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 13, 2022
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Unprecedented cyclone activity potentially clouds future forecasts

A recent analysis reveals a unprecedented increase in Atlantic tropical cyclones and a decrease in Western North Pacific storms, with greenhouse gas-induced global warming potentially playing a role. The study suggests that climate models need to be evaluated to predict future changes in tropical cyclone numbers between the two basins.

SourceInstitute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences·JournalAdvances in Atmospheric Sciences·DateMay 9, 2022

Protected areas saw dramatic spikes in fires during COVID lockdowns, study finds

A study found that protected conservation areas in Madagascar experienced unprecedented spikes in fires during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly when on-site management was suspended. The team suggests that governments should consider keeping some staff in protected areas to mitigate this impact.

SourceUniversity of Cambridge·JournalNature Sustainability·TypeImaging analysis·DateMay 5, 2022
Aranet4 Home CO2 Monitor

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Jaws hold crucial knowledge on the fate of sharks

A study of historical tiger shark jaws reveals a local southeastern Australian population has been extirpated due to shark control programs, emphasizing the need for regional management and conservation. Genetic diversity drives future evolution, and its loss can lead to reduced adaptability to environmental changes.

SourceTechnical University of Denmark·JournalScientific Reports·DateMay 4, 2022

New research will help minimize impact of wind energy development on migratory birds

Researchers used weather radar data to identify areas where large numbers of migrating birds fly through the rotor-swept zone and stopover in high densities. This information can guide the placement of new wind energy development and turbine operation to minimize collisions and habitat loss.

SourceUniversity of Maryland Center for Environmental Science·JournalConservation Letters·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateMay 4, 2022
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New portal improves forecasts of devastating storms in West Africa

A new online portal developed by UKCEH enables forecasters to provide communities with more reliable warnings about large storms in the Sahel region. The portal uses state-of-the-art weather forecast models to predict storm behavior, taking into account factors such as land surface temperatures, soil moisture, and atmospheric humidity.

SourceUK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateMay 3, 2022

Global warming accelerates the water cycle, with relevant climatic consequences

Researchers found that global warming is accelerating the water cycle, leading to increased storm intensity and ice melting at the poles. Satellite data revealed a significant increase in surface salinity, indicating a stronger interaction between the atmosphere and ocean.

SourceInstitut de Ciències del Mar (ICM-CSIC)·JournalScientific Reports·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateApr 29, 2022

Texas A&M researchers aim to accurately monitor subsurface carbon dioxide storage

A team of Texas A&M University researchers has created a monitoring system that can rapidly detect and track the movement of carbon dioxide stored underground. Using unsupervised machine learning, their system can identify CO2 plumes and locations with high accuracy, reducing the risk of unregistered escapes.

SourceTexas A&M University·JournalExpert Systems with Applications·TypeNews article·DateApr 28, 2022
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Remote Ireland community survived a millennium of environmental change

A remote Irish community endured a millennium of climate change and ecological shifts without significant disruption, thanks to its adaptable social practices. The study, published in PLOS ONE, analyzed peat core data to infer environmental and human occupation changes over 1,000 years.

SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS ONE·TypeObservational study·DateApr 27, 2022

COVID-19 lockdown measures affect air pollution from cities differently

Research using a network model and air pollution data before and during COVID-19 outbreaks found that surrounding traffic conditions influenced air quality in certain cities. Pollution tended to peak in cities as they contained the virus, with some cities experiencing worse air quality than ever.

SourceAmerican Institute of Physics·JournalChaos An Interdisciplinary Journal of Nonlinear Science·DateApr 26, 2022

Breakthrough in estimating fossil fuel CO2 emissions

A team of scientists from the University of East Anglia has developed a new method to estimate regional fossil fuel CO2 emissions more accurately and in near real-time. Using atmospheric measurements of O2 and CO2, they can detect changes in emissions with higher frequency and provide valuable insights for climate change policies.

SourceUniversity of East Anglia·JournalScience Advances·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateApr 22, 2022
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Climate change induced refugee crisis and chronic war in ancient Peru

Researchers found that favorable local climate change led to chronic warfare in ancient Peru, as neighboring regions experienced droughts and migrants put pressure on the agricultural economy. The study suggests that climate change can harm all populations, either directly or indirectly, through destabilization and refugee crises.

SourceUniversity of Utah·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateApr 18, 2022

Changes in vegetation shaped global temperatures over last 10,000 years

Research suggests that expansion of vegetation in the Northern Hemisphere led to a significant warming of global temperatures between 6,000 and 9,000 years ago. The findings align with paleoclimate proxy records and challenge previous models' limitations in accounting for vegetation changes.

SourceWashington University in St. Louis·JournalScience Advances·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateApr 15, 2022

Early human habitats linked to past climate shifts

A new study by an international team of scientists links early human habitats to past climate shifts using a supercomputer model and fossil records. The research suggests that climate change played a central role in determining where different hominin groups lived and their remains were found.

SourceInstitute for Basic Science·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 13, 2022
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Climate change affects landscape freeze-thaw but not in the same way everywhere, a new Concordia study shows

A new Concordia study reveals that climate change affects the province-wide analysis of landscape freeze-thaw cycles, leading to increased greenhouse gas emissions in northern regions and transitional days in southern areas. This can have significant impacts on infrastructure and greenhouse gas emissions.

SourceConcordia University·JournalScientific Reports·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateApr 13, 2022

Reconstructing the states of a nonlinear dynamical system

Researchers develop a new method to reconstruct the states of complex nonlinear systems based on time series data. The approach optimizes reconstruction parameters by focusing on the geometric structure of attractors, resulting in improved accuracy.

SourceTokyo University of Science·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateApr 7, 2022

At a melting glacier, a landslide, then tsunami, signal climate-related threat

Scientists detected a seismic signal indicating a massive landslide triggered by the rapid recession of the West Grenville Glacier in British Columbia. The resulting tsunami devastated forest, salmon spawning habitats, and logging camps, killing hundreds of thousands of fish and potentially affecting bears and eagles.

SourceColumbia Climate School·JournalGeophysical Research Letters·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateApr 6, 2022
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New study shows robust increases in atmospheric thirst across much of U.S. during past 40 years

A new study shows substantial increases in atmospheric thirst across the US Southwest, with warming temperatures accounting for 57% of the changes observed. The largest changes are centered over the Rio Grande region, where crops now require more water and can be expected to require even more in the future.

SourceDesert Research Institute·JournalJournal of Hydrometeorology·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateApr 6, 2022

Global team of scientists determine ‘fingerprint’ for how much heat, drought is too much for forests

A global team of scientists has identified a consistent pattern of hotter-drought conditions leading to forest mortality events. The study reveals that limiting Earth's warming will determine the survivability of many forests, with higher temperatures projected to double tree-killing droughts.

SourceUniversity of Florida·JournalNature Communications·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateApr 5, 2022

Increased heat and drought stunt tropical trees, a major carbon sink

A recent study published in Nature Geoscience has found that tropical trees' trunk growth is reduced in years with drier and warmer conditions. The researchers also discovered that the effect of climatic fluctuations is more dramatic in arid or warm regions, suggesting climate change may increase the sensitivity of tropical trees.

SourceUniversity of Arizona·JournalNature Geoscience·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateMar 31, 2022
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Argon found in air of ancient atmosphere

Scientists have found argon trapped in ice cores from Greenland and Antarctica, which can be used to reconstruct past climate changes and temperature shifts. The discovery could improve our understanding of the Earth's atmosphere and climate over hundreds of thousands of years.

SourceHokkaido University·JournalJournal of Glaciology·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 30, 2022

Rescued Victorian rainfall data smashes former records

Volunteers transcribed 130 years of handwritten rainfall observations, extending the UK's rainfall record back to 1836. The new data provides insights into extreme dry and wet months, as well as recent changes in rainfall due to climate change.

SourceUniversity of Reading·JournalGeoscience Data Journal·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateMar 24, 2022

Indian forest loss ‘worse than feared’ due to climate change

A new study reveals climate change has caused significant recent losses of India's forests, exacerbating deforestation. The research found that rainfall alterations and temperature trends contributed to large declines since the turn of the century, necessitating targeted preservation action.

SourceUniversity of Reading·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateMar 23, 2022

Classifying weather to tease out how aerosols influence storms

A new machine learning study analyzed 10 years of weather data to identify three major categories of weather patterns and their effects on thunderstorms. The study aims to isolate the impact of aerosols, tiny particles suspended in the atmosphere, on storm severity.

SourceDOE/Brookhaven National Laboratory·JournalJournal of Geophysical Research Atmospheres·TypeObservational study·DateMar 21, 2022
Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 46mm)

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Enhancing historical climate model data using super-resolution technology

Historical climate model data can now be improved using super-resolution technology, a new analysis tool that enhances older meteorological model data. Researchers have successfully reconstructed high-quality and high-resolution data using this method, which was previously used for image and video upscaling.

SourceInstitute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences·JournalAdvances in Atmospheric Sciences·DateMar 18, 2022

Drones shed light on coastal water flows

Researchers at KAUST used drones to track dye plumes in coastal waters, providing insights into the dispersion of materials in the water column and along the coast. The study demonstrated the potential of unmanned aerial vehicles for monitoring time-sensitive events and capturing rapidly developing processes.

SourceKing Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST)·JournalScientific Reports·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 17, 2022

A new “truth” about the rainforest: How Bolsonaro’s supporters misuse satellite data

A new study reveals how Bolsonaro's supporters are misusing satellite data to promote economic development at the expense of environmental protection. The researchers found that far-right groups are creating alternative 'truths' about deforestation, questioning the validity of scientific findings and sowing confusion among the public.

SourceResearch Institute for Sustainability (RIFS) – Helmholtz Centre Potsdam·JournalEarth System Governance·TypeMeta-analysis·DateMar 16, 2022

Ancient ice reveals scores of gigantic volcanic eruptions

Researchers estimate 60,000-year timeline of massive volcanic eruptions, finding 85 large global eruptions and 69 larger than the 1815 Mount Tambora eruption. This new data helps improve climate models by providing insights into Earth's climate sensitivity.

SourceUniversity of Copenhagen - Faculty of Science·JournalClimate of the Past·DateMar 16, 2022
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Two extremes at the same time

Researchers used a novel model ensemble to study compound hot-dry-events and found that precipitation trends determine their future occurrence. The frequency of these events is expected to increase fourfold in a two-degree warmer climate, with an uncertainty of up to 48% for precipitation trends.

SourceHelmholtz Centre for Environmental Research - UFZ·JournalNature Climate Change·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMar 14, 2022
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Caribbean coral reefs have been warming for at least 100 years

A new analysis reveals Caribbean coral reefs have warmed by 0.5 to 1°C in the past century, with projected further warming of 1.5°C by 2100. Marine heatwaves are also increasing in frequency and length, posing a significant threat to these ecosystems.

SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS Climate·TypeObservational study·DateMar 9, 2022

Machine learning may predict where need for COVID tests is greatest

Researchers at West Virginia University are using machine learning and geographic information systems to identify areas with low COVID-vaccine uptake. They aim to pinpoint counties with increased risk of outbreaks, predict where testing is most crucial, and develop targeted interventions to increase testing rates. By acknowledging comm...

SourceWest Virginia University·DateMar 9, 2022

Global warming projected to increase health burden from hyponatremia

A new study from Karolinska Institutet projects that a temperature rise of 2 degrees Celsius will increase hyponatremia hospitalizations by almost 14%. Women and elderly are particularly vulnerable to the increased risk, with those over 80 years old facing a 15 times higher chance of hospitalization during heat waves.

SourceKarolinska Institutet·JournalThe Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMar 8, 2022

The Amazon rainforest seems to be approaching a tipping point

The Amazon rainforest is losing resilience and approaching a critical transition, with more pronounced losses in drier areas near human land use. This could lead to an abrupt transition to a much drier habitat with profound implications for biodiversity and climate change.

SourceUniversity of Copenhagen - Faculty of Science·JournalNature Climate Change·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateMar 7, 2022

New maps show airplane contrails over the U.S. dropped steeply in 2020

MIT engineers mapped airplane contrails over the US in 2020 and found a 20% drop in coverage compared to prepandemic years. The team's computer-vision technique can help predict where contrails form, allowing airlines to reroute planes and reduce aviation's climate impact.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalEnvironmental Research Letters·DateMar 7, 2022
Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4)

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Amazon rainforest losing resilience

The Amazon rainforest is experiencing a decline in resilience, which could trigger dieback and have severe consequences for the environment. The study found that resilience has dropped consistently since the early 2000s, with parts of the forest losing resilience faster due to deforestation and climate change.

SourceUniversity of Exeter·JournalNature Climate Change·TypeImaging analysis·DateMar 7, 2022

Higher risk of temperature-related death if global warming exceeds 2°C

Research finds that global warming of 2°C will significantly increase temperature-related mortality rates in England and Wales by 42%, from around 117 deaths per day to 166. The risk further increases beyond 2.5°C, with a potential 75% increase in mortality risk at 3°C.

SourceUniversity College London·JournalEnvironmental Research Letters·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateMar 7, 2022
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Data-driven study digs into the state of U.S. farm livelihoods

A recent data-driven study by Emory University researchers highlights the struggles of US farmers to make a living, even with government subsidies. The study creates a free online data hub to track farmer livelihoods and suggests that federal subsidies need to be reimagined to support innovation and adaptation in agriculture.

SourceEmory University·JournalFrontiers in Sustainable Food Systems·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateMar 1, 2022

Machine learning helps to identify climatic thresholds that shape the distribution of natural vegetation

A study using machine learning identifies climatic thresholds driving vegetation distribution, highlighting the importance of extreme climate conditions for savannas and deciduous forests. The findings provide valuable insights for improving process-based vegetation models and their coupling with Earth System Models.

SourceUniversity of Helsinki·JournalGlobal Change Biology·DateFeb 25, 2022

Extreme heat linked to increase in mental health emergency care

A nationwide study found that days with higher-than-normal temperatures during the US summer season were associated with increased rates of emergency department visits for any mental health-related condition, particularly substance use and mood disorders. The impact of heat on mental health was similar across age groups and regions, hi...

SourceBoston University School of Medicine·JournalJAMA Psychiatry·TypeCase study·DateFeb 23, 2022

The jet stream that brought in Storm Eunice is moving northwards

A new study reveals a significant shift in the Northern Hemisphere jet stream position, increasing by up to 330 km and speed by 8% during 1871-2011. This shift is linked to warming Arctic winters and decreased temperature gradients, with implications for climate predictions and storm activity.

SourceUniversity of Southampton·JournalClimate Dynamics·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateFeb 22, 2022
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Sky & Telescope Pocket Sky Atlas, 2nd Edition is a durable star atlas for planning sessions, identifying targets, and teaching celestial navigation.

290 million new city dwellers benefit China's climate balance

Urbanization in China has led to an increase in biomass and carbon stocks, both in rural areas and recently developed cities. The country's afforestation strategy and green policy initiatives have contributed to this positive effect on its climate balance.

SourceUniversity of Copenhagen - Faculty of Science·JournalNature Sustainability·DateFeb 21, 2022

Tracking the pulse of our nation's rivers, like a Fitbit for streams

Scientists monitoring hundreds of US streams with sensor technology are gaining insights into how freshwater vital signs shift in response to land development and climate change. The data, made publicly available, will help track changes over time and provide a better understanding of the 'pulse' of streams.

SourceDuke University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateFeb 21, 2022

Fewer rainy days leading to earlier spring in northern climes

A new study reveals that fewer rainy days are leading to an earlier arrival of spring for plants in northern climates. The researchers found that as rainy days decline, spring arrives earlier due to increased solar radiation and clearer skies.

SourceOhio State University·JournalNature Climate Change·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateFeb 17, 2022
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Clean-energy discourse from energy giants not reflected in investments

A new study analyzed the clean energy discourse of four large oil and gas companies, finding that their business actions and investments do not align with their climate change pledges. Despite increased use of keywords like 'climate' and 'transition', the companies have made limited progress towards decarbonization.

SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS ONE·TypeObservational study·DateFeb 16, 2022

At bioenergy crossroads, should corn ethanol be left in the rearview mirror?

A new study published in PNAS reveals that the environmental impacts of corn ethanol far outweigh its benefits, with carbon emissions potentially negating any climate advantages. The research highlights the need to shift towards next-generation biofuels and improve efficiency, electrification, and policy-making.

SourceUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateFeb 14, 2022
Anker Laptop Power Bank 25,000mAh (Triple 100W USB-C)

Anker Laptop Power Bank 25,000mAh (Triple 100W USB-C) keeps Macs, tablets, and meters powered during extended observing runs and remote surveys.